Rytidosperma sp.

Wallaby Grass at Bruce, ACT

Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
Rytidosperma sp. at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Rytidosperma sp. 24 May 2023 MattM
Rytidosperma auriculatum 7 Jan 2023 MattM

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I always thought this grass was R. auriculatum, but I have checked against some images and apparently the auricle is much more apparent and further down. I have no idea what this is.

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Tapirlord wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
The single row of hairs on the seeds is distinctive, though If you do end up chatting to Graeme it'd be worth checking with him.
MattM wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
I wasn't convinced the lemma was bare enough for leave. Also I thought the seeds had two rows of hairs: one below the sinus and one at the bottom tip?
Tapirlord wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
Ahhh dear, I just had a look at my comments from Graeme & yup what you are mentioning is exactly the case. I'll undo the confirmation & perhaps we can have him look at this?
MattM wrote:
   7 Jan 2023
I just put this through the VICFlora and got to R. erianthum. Unfortunately I don't know if I would trust my abilities at using the key especially without measurements or better photos. I also ran this through the key and ended up with R. caespitosum (which I am reasonably happy with). Rytidosperma caespitosum (Ringed Wallaby Grass)

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Nearby sightings

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Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Bruce, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by JVR
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by rbannister
Hakea decurrens subsp. decurrens (Bushy Needlewood) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by rbannister
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2024 by rbannister
Eucalyptus dives (Broad-leaved Peppermint) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by JVR
Acacia floribunda (White Sally Wattle, Gossamer Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2024 by JVR
Asparagus asparagoides (Bridal Creeper, Florist's Smilax) at Bruce, ACT - 25 Jul 2024 by JVR
Oxychilus alliarius (Garlic Snail) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 4 Jul 2024 by trevorpreston
Corticioid fungi at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 4 Jul 2024 by trevorpreston
zz Agaric (stemless) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 4 Jul 2024 by trevorpreston
Promecoderus sp. (genus) (Predaceous ground beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 4 Jul 2024 by trevorpreston
zz flat polypore - white(ish) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 4 Jul 2024 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 21 Apr 2024 by JVR
Vittadinia muelleri (Narrow-leafed New Holland Daisy) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 21 Apr 2024 by JVR
Diplacodes melanopsis (Black-faced Percher) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 6 Mar 2024 by trevorpreston
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 6 Mar 2024 by trevorpreston
Brachyscome rigidula (Hairy Cut-leaf Daisy) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 6 Mar 2024 by trevorpreston
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 6 Mar 2024 by trevorpreston
Chloris virgata (Feathertop Rhodes Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Mar 2024 by trevorpreston
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 6 Mar 2024 by trevorpreston
Euops sp. (genus) (A leaf-rolling weevil) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Rayieria basifer (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Opercularia hispida (Hairy Stinkweed) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 16 Jan 2024 by trevorpreston
Cynodon dactylon (Couch Grass) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 12 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Eleusine tristachya (Goose Grass, Crab Grass, American Crows-Foot Grass) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 12 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 8 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 8 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Oxalis exilis (Shady Wood Sorrel) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 8 Dec 2023 by trevorpreston
Convolvulus angustissimus subsp. angustissimus (Australian Bindweed) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 5 Dec 2023 by JVR
Todiramphus sanctus (Sacred Kingfisher) at Bruce Ridge to Gossan Hill - 26 Nov 2023 by JVR
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 13 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at GG291 - 13 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at GG291 - 13 Nov 2023 by trevorpreston
Poa sieberiana var. sieberiana (Snowgrass) at Flea Bog Flat, Bruce - 8 Nov 2023 by JVR
Dianella revoluta var. revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by JVR
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by JVR
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by JVR
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by JVR
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by JVR
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by JVR
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by JVR
Festuca arundinacea (Tall Fescue) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Cerastium glomeratum (Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Hakea decurrens subsp. decurrens (Bushy Needlewood) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Juncus remotiflorus (Diffuse Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Clematis leptophylla (Small-leaf Clematis, Old Man's Beard) at Bruce, ACT - 5 Sep 2023 by lyndallh
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 1 Sep 2023 by JVR
Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Acacia dealbata subsp. dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by JVR
Billardiera scandens (Hairy Apple Berry) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Veronica calycina (Hairy Speedwell) at Bruce, ACT - 17 Aug 2023 by lbradley
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Jul 2023 by JVR
Juliformia sp. (superorder) (A Juliform millipede) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Lenkunya virgata (Brown-streaked planarian) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Symphyla (class) (Symphylan or garden centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Scolopendromorpha (order) (A centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jul 2023 by trevorpreston
Truncospora ochroleuca at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Laccaria sp. (Laccaria) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Brachyscome rigidula (Hairy Cut-leaf Daisy) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Jun 2023 by trevorpreston
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Torbia viridissima (Gum Leaf Katydid) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Goniaea opomaloides (Mimetic Gumleaf Grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Juncus usitatus (Common Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Fraxinus sp. (An Ash) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Microlaena stipoides (Weeping Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Dichelachne crinita (Long-hair Plume Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Praxibulus sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Dianella revoluta (Black-Anther Flax Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Hibbertia calycina (Lesser Guinea-flower) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Oct 2022 by michaelb
Merocroca automima (Chezala group) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Holcus lanatus (Yorkshire Fog) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Oct 2022 by trevorpreston

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  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2023 12:24 PM Recorded on
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Species information

  • Rytidosperma sp. Scientific name
  • Wallaby Grass Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1522.12m Recorded at altitude
  • 372 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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